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Vitamin C, also known as [[ascorbic acid]], is a [[water-soluble vitamin]] that is essential for human health. It is an important [[antioxidant]] that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including the production of [[collagen]], absorption of [[iron]], and maintenance of a healthy [[immune system]]. In this article, we will explore the importance of vitamin C, its sources, and the recommended daily intake. | Vitamin C, also known as [[ascorbic acid]], is a [[water-soluble vitamin]] that is essential for [[human health]]. It is an important [[antioxidant]] that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including the production of [[collagen]], absorption of [[iron]], and maintenance of a healthy [[immune system]]. In this article, we will explore the importance of vitamin C, its sources, and the recommended daily intake. | ||
[[File:Vitamin C (1989 calendar march).jpg|thumb|Vitamin C (1989 calendar march)]] | [[File:Vitamin C (1989 calendar march).jpg|thumb|Vitamin C (1989 calendar march)]] | ||
== Importance of Vitamin C == | == Importance of Vitamin C == | ||
*Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that plays many important roles in the body. Some of the key benefits of vitamin C include: | *Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that plays many important roles in the body. Some of the key benefits of vitamin C include: | ||
*[[Collagen production]]: Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the production of collagen, which is a protein that gives structure to the skin, bones, and connective tissues. | *[[Collagen production]]: Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the production of [[collagen]], which is a [[protein]] that gives structure to the [[skin, bones]], and connective tissues. | ||
*[[Immune function]]: Vitamin C helps to support a healthy immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells and antibodies. | *[[Immune function]]: Vitamin C helps to support a healthy [[immune system]] by stimulating the production of [[white blood cells and antibodies]]. | ||
*[[Iron absorption]]: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron from plant-based foods, such as beans and spinach. | *[[Iron absorption]]: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron from plant-based foods, such as [[beans and spinach]]. | ||
*[[Antioxidant properties]]: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the body against damage from free radicals, which can lead to chronic diseases such as [[cancer]] and [[heart disease]]. | *[[Antioxidant properties]]: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the body against damage from free [[radicals]], which can lead to chronic diseases such as [[cancer]] and [[heart disease]]. | ||
== Sources of Vitamin C == | == Sources of Vitamin C == | ||
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== Recommended Daily Intake == | == Recommended Daily Intake == | ||
*The recommended daily intake of vitamin C varies depending on age and other factors. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the recommended daily intake for vitamin C is: | *The recommended daily intake of vitamin C varies depending on age and other factors. According to the [[National Institutes of Health (NIH)]], the recommended daily intake for vitamin C is: | ||
*Infants 0-12 months: 40-50 milligrams (mg) | *Infants 0-12 months: 40-50 milligrams (mg) | ||
*Children 1-3 years: 15-25 mg | *Children 1-3 years: 15-25 mg | ||
